The First East Ribble District Workshop
On the 29th October The Deputy District Chairman, WBro Russell Harwood formally launched the first District Workshop at Accrington Masonic Hall. This informal event gave the opportunity for both newer Brethren as well as well established Freemasons, to ‘have a go’ in...
Marshalling Accrington 10k Run
On a brisk October Sunday morning. 16 East Ribble District Freemasons with some of their wives and 3 Blood Bikes assembled at 8.30am at the Walton Arms car park in Altham to receive the marshalling briefing for Accrington 10k. It was the second year for the East...
Waverley Lodge 1322: Les Kay Proclaimed as Worshipful Master for a Second Year
The Brethren of Waverley Lodge 1322 and their Guests toast their new Worshipful Master Last night, Thursday 25th October, I had a thoroughly enjoyable evening, joining together with some 30 Brethren at Ashton Masonic Hall to celebrate the Proclamation of WBro Leslie W...
East Ribble District's Latest White Table Event
On Thursday 25th October, 13 Non-Masons assembled with their Hosts and visiting Brethren at Accrington Masonic Hall for the latest East Ribble District White Table Event hosted this time by The Lodge of Remembrance No. 3787 The 60 in attendance were shown the...
TEAM RISE and the ELMC Benefit from Roses Lodge 5140 fundraising event:
TEAM RISE and the ELMC Benefit from Roses Lodge 5140 fundraising event: L to R. Roses Lodge members John Wilkinson, Tahir Mahmood, Na’eem Khawaja, Ivor Emo and Paul Roberts with TEAM RISE Coordinator, Sharon Lees. The members of Roses Lodge 5140 have, for...
ELMC Grant to High Crompton Park FC
On Saturday 20th October, the Rochdale District Charity Steward WBro Kenny Greer was delighted to present a cheque for £600.00 on behalf of the ELMC to Peter Shipton, the Chairman of High Crompton Park FC. Peter expressed his thanks on behalf of all those involved...
2nd Degree Demo/Explanation
On Monday 22 October, two members of the East Lancs Education & Development Committee Events Team delivered a most interesting demonstration and explanation of the 2nd Degree, ably assisted by a “volunteer” candidate from the Host Lodge, Palatine 2447. Tony...
50 years at Stanley House
Parnassus Lodge 7869, based at Stanley House in Audenshaw celebrated 50 years of masonry moving in to this splendid Victorian building, which had previously been built as a private residence. It was then used during the Second World War as the bomb disposal squad...
Arkscroll Lodge No 6594 hosts White Table Evening
On Thursday 4th October, after its regular meeting, Arkscroll Lodge hosted a White Table evening. After the lodge was closed, 39 non-masons were invited into the lodge room where they were warmly welcomed by the brethren. The WM, WBro Elliot Moss gave a short...
East Lancashire Masonic Golf Society
WBro Harold Cooper receives the Salver from WBro Malcolm Worsley On a damp, grey morning of the 12thOctober at Breightmet Golf Club, the East Lancashire Masonic Golf Society held its annual competition for the Jimmy Hemsley Salver. 16 hardy (foolhardy perhaps)...
Papyrus Hope Walk
On Sunday 8th October Papyrus, a Charity which raises awareness for the prevention of suicide in young people, held a Hope Walk. The walkers had an option of walking five, ten or twenty miles during the day. Mrs Sarah Fitchett, a trustee of Papyrus and Mr Peter...
Big Thanks to Big Jim!
On Wednesday the 10th of October at Bank Terrace with King Oswald Lodge No.462 in Accrington, the District made another surprise presentation, this time to WBro Jim Smith, the Provincial Grand Tyler. This was to recognise his six years in the role as our District...